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2006 Louisville mayoral election

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2006 Louisville mayoral election

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Turnout52.65%
 
Candidate Jerry Abramson Kelly Downard Ed Springston
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 164,843 76,709 3,521
Percentage 67.19% 31.27% 1.44%

Mayor before election

Jerry Abramson
Democratic

Elected mayor

Jerry Abramson
Democratic

The 2006 Louisville mayoral election was the second quadrennial Louisville Metro mayoral election, held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent mayor Jerry Abramson was re-elected to his second term in office.[1]

General election

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Louisville mayoral election, 2006[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jerry Abramson (incumbent) 164,843 67.19% −4.21%
Republican Kelly Downard 76,709 31.27% +6.79%
Independent Ed Springston 3,521 1.44% N/A
Write-in 258 0.10% N/A
Total votes 245,331 100% N/A
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Gerth, Joseph (November 8, 2006). "Abramson wins big, studies governor's race". The Courier-Journal. p. K1. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Jefferson County Clerk's office. November 9, 2006. p. 127. Retrieved June 17, 2023.